Is factory CPU thermal paste sufficient?

[Gate9er]

Hi

I have just purchased a new i7 870 and as all new cpu's it has factory thermal paste on it. Is it ok if I install it as it is or shall I buy a new paste and reapply?

Thanks

 

[jay_nar2012]

Yes, the original paste will be fine, just remember to secure the heatsink properly.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/338655-10-intel-stock-cooler-installation-guide

 

[Gate9er]

Ok! Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Worst case sneario you take a hair drier you worm a bit you remove it easy.

 

[clutchc]

There's no reason to waste it by removing it. The differences between TIM types in use today is only a few degrees of difference. Besides, if you are using the stock HS/F, it totally makes no difference. You're probably not going to do much in the way of O/Cing anyway with the stock cooler.